Virgin Australia expects its first Boeing 737-10 to arrive in late 2027, setting up the type as the airline’s highest-capacity narrowbody and the centrepiece of its fleet renewal program. The carrier has 10 firm orders for the model and plans to keep commonality with its existing 737 MAX 8 fleet, limiting training, maintenance and spares complexity while adding seat count and range flexibility.
The delivery window remains tied to certification progress, so EIS timing can still move. If Boeing clears the remaining regulatory hurdles on schedule, the 737-10 will give Virgin Australia a denser, more efficient domestic and short-haul international tool for growth.